Introduction Dream Variations was first published in 1931 during Harlem Renaissance with collection of some of Hughes' other works called, The Dream Keeper and Other Poems. Most of Hughes' works are about showing black pride and being black. He was about embracing his ethnicity and through his writing he encourages people still today to embrace black and has been an inspirations to many other artist.
Excerpt:
To fling my arms wide
In the face of the sun,
Dance! Whirl! Whirl!
Till the quick day is done.
Rest at pale evening . . .
A tall, slim tree . . .
Night coming tenderly
Black like me.
Analysis
Hughes in this poem and many of his others is identifying the injustice that in that time blacks had to experience during this time. He writes about wanting to be free to dance and rejoice in the day and when night comes be content. He doesn't want to have to hide himself in the light of the sun or fear oppression he wants to be free. To enjoy it just as the white people are.
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Introduction
Dream Variations was first published in 1931 during Harlem Renaissance with collection of some of Hughes' other works called, The Dream Keeper and Other Poems. Most of Hughes' works are about showing black pride and being black. He was about embracing his ethnicity and through his writing he encourages people still today to embrace black and has been an inspirations to many other artist.
Excerpt:
To fling my arms wide
In the face of the sun,
Dance! Whirl! Whirl!
Till the quick day is done.
Rest at pale evening . . .
A tall, slim tree . . .
Night coming tenderly
Black like me.
Analysis
Hughes in this poem and many of his others is identifying the injustice that in that time blacks had to experience during this time. He writes about wanting to be free to dance and rejoice in the day and when night comes be content. He doesn't want to have to hide himself in the light of the sun or fear oppression he wants to be free. To enjoy it just as the white people are.
Bibliography
Cary DeCordova Wintz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. "Harlem Renaissance," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2009 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2009 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ,9/16/09
Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako). "Langston Hughes," http://www.redhotjazz.com/hughes.html. 5/16/09